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Sermon Series: Beyond the Normal Angels and Demons the Real Story

Angels and Demons the real story   OT use of angels Hebrew word/s used – malak (messenger) – used in a general sense of a messenger or envoy sent from a person of authority to others; used most frequently of beings sent from God with a message to humans Described as Ex 3:2 – in midst of blazing fire Nu 22:22 – with a drawn sword (1 Chr 21:27) Jdg 6:21 – with a staff; fire from the staff; disappeared Judg 13:18 – name is "wonderful" Ps 103:20-21 – mighty in strength; obedient; serve God's will Other notable uses Angel of the Lord/God – a being sent by God for a protective purpose   OT use of demons Hebrew word/s used – sair (hairy goat; goat demon; Lev 17:7) – used to refer to goat spirit that people sacrificed to shed (shade; Dt 32:17; Ps 106:37) - used to refer to the spirits behind the idols that people chose to sacrifice to other than to Yahweh Described as: with exception of hairy goat demon, no description Other notable uses Evil spirit – Jud 9:23; 1 Sam 16:14-23; ...

Where...oh where...has my little blog gone?

I'm still here. Pondering great mysteries. Wondering about my sons become young men. Trying to love my wife more fully. Preaching the Gospel and living it to the best of my ability. But I just haven't been filled with inspiration to put anything to 1's and 0's. So today, boys and girls, I thought I would vent a little frustration at my vacation. I'm going to Disney World. Yeah, I didn't think anyone would be surprised. We are planning on a December trip. Lisa and the boys have never seen the park in full Disney Christmas holiday finest (I got to see some of it solo a couple of years back). We were tempted and didn't resist. One of the nice things about going early in December is that there are smaller crowds. And smaller crowds mean a little slower pace to enjoy things. Except I now find out that the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade is being filmed the same weekend we are going to be there. Have you ever seen the Parade on t.v.? Bunches of people linin...